– Holiday Lights Display – The Hillsboro Argus will be listing residences in the Hillsboro area that are lit up for the holidays to such a degree that folks who appreciate that effort would like to take a drive to see. Pick up the newspaper for the address listings.

– TravelZoo Local has a half-off deal for Portland Center Stage’s “A Christmas Story,” for performances until tomorrow.

– Restaurant.com has $25 gift certificates on sale for only $1, now through Saturday. Use the code ‘joy’ at checkout, stock up for the new year! (disclaimer: any certificates purchased through this affiliate link will help support POTC).

– The Portland Trail Blazers finally open up the 2011-2012 season with home games this Monday, Tuesday and Thursday — catch the action at the Rose Garden or KGW TV (for the Monday and Thursday night games).